pet

Example Sentences

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Captive parrots have become habituated to humans and popular with pet owners, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Helping animals in wartime is also extremely risky, says Nate Mook, whose Hachiko Foundation provides veterinary treatment and pet food and has 150 feeding stations for homeless animals along the front line.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

You can visit and pet them, or find a new roommate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

One of his pet projects, the 1729 Maths School, is set to open in London in September.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Nutsawoo was their pet squirrel, and the children spoiled him with treats and head scratches as often as the furry rascal would let them.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood